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Post by old-phonographs on May 28, 2009 21:58:53 GMT -6
George,
I just read part 2 of your amberola article and it was just fantastic and full of information that seems almost unimaginable. A very nice series and I look forward to more such articles in the future. The Sound Box is truly a first rate publication.
I also have to put a word in for Stan Stanford's article on his Auxetophone find from the year 2000. I remember those days with great fondness. To find a machine like that here in Portland really put a high level of hope and expectation into the local phonograph enthusiasts. Stan's story speaks for itself, but the even more exciting part of living here during that time is that about 2 months later Bob Carver found a second Auxetophone in an antique mall! I've been looking for mine for the last 9 years with no luck up to now. I get to visit both these machines on a regular basis and it always brings back the fun of those times in Portland.
dan
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Post by phonogfp on May 29, 2009 5:40:14 GMT -6
Dan,
Thanks for your kind comments about the Amberola article. I have not yet received my copy of the Sound Box, but I look forward to reading Stan's article - - and all the others too.
The appearance of Amberola serial number 2 occurred at just the right time in the course of my research. It was an opportunity to document the machine in its unrestored state, and I think you'll agree that we've never seen an Amberola like it! I hope the 10 photos do it justice.
Looking forward to reading the Sound Box - - perhaps today!
George P.
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Post by MTPhono on May 29, 2009 17:50:13 GMT -6
I just received THE SOUND BOX and man is this one meaty!
Articles on the Auxetophone, Hexaphone, Kinetoscope, an early tinfoil discovery, and the continuation of Georges very informative Amberola 1A/B article. And that's not even the end - there are several other very interesting articles. This is perhaps the best SOUND BOX I have seen to date!
Congratulations to the Editor and authors - bravo!
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Post by phonogfp on May 29, 2009 20:58:27 GMT -6
You're killing me - - mine's still not here...! George P.
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Post by phonogfp on Jun 1, 2009 10:51:34 GMT -6
My copy of the June issue arrived Saturday, and I've finally had a chance to read through it. Scott's right - this is a meaty one for sure! Shawn O'Rourke contributed an infromative article on the Hexaphone coin-operated phonographs, and 11 photos outlining in detail how the Model 102 operates. If you've never seen one of these instruments, you're in for a treat, and if you're lucky enough to own one, you'll perhaps gain new appreciation of how it works! The patriarch of phonograph collectors - 88 year old Ray Phillips - has collected for 72 years, and within the past 12 months has finally obtained a machine for which he has pined for decades: an 1895 Edison Kinetophone. No, not a Kinetoscope, but the same peep-show device with a Phonograph component to provide a soundtrack! Of the 3 known Kinetophones known to survive, Ray's is the world's only original, functional example. His article not only gives the history of this fascinating machine, but describes Ray's tortuous efforts to obtain it. I'm sure I'm just one of Ray's many friends who are happy to learn that he succeeded in adding this Kinetophone to his collection. It couldn't happen to nicer fellow. Jean-Paul Agnard illustrates a wooden Tinfoil Phonograph that closely corresponds to plans published in the Scientific American Supplement No. 133, July 20, 1878. The machine may date from that period, but that is unfortunately not verifiable. If only the builder had signed & dated it... An intriguing possibility nonetheless. Robert Baumbach has contributed a wonderful article on Sonora Period Cabinets, which includes 28 - count 'em - 28 original catalog illustrations plus 3 Design Patent drawings. If you own a Sonora console model, there's a good chance it's illustrated here. Lots of information too - - Allen Koenigsberg has written a detailed article on the origins of the "Puck" talking machine - as it emerged from the active mind of Gianni Bettini as the "Lyrophone." Evidently manufactured briefly by the American Graphophone Company in 1897, no Lyrophone has yet been found. With six illustrations - - and even a connection to Edison's Disc Phonographs! Stan Stanford has written his first article for the Sound Box, wherein he describes his heart-pounding experience finding a Victor Auxetophone at a local estate sale. In addition to learning how Stan completed the machine, we also learn the history of his particular example. Re-visiting the house sale and speaking with the owner paid off handsomely. Great story and a great machine. Finally, for those interested in the early Amberola 1A, the appearance of Amberola Serial No.2 may be of interest. The machine is truly prototypical, employing a different motor, different upper casings, different controls, different crank & escutcheon, different horn and drip-pan, and polychromatic touches on the cabinet! You've never seen an Amberola like this one, and it shows the development of Edison's best Phonograph as it was evolving 100 years ago this summer. Where else can one find this much new information on antique phonographs? And with 69 illustrations plus ads for new products and services? If you haven't subscribed yet, do yourself a favor; go to www.ca-phono.org. George P.
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Post by old-phonographs on Jun 1, 2009 12:15:24 GMT -6
I already chimed in way early, but I have to say I've never seen a phonograph publication with this much content. And, all of it is so well written and useful. Congrats to Renee for putting together such a high powered and professional publication. I have read over all the articles and have now started to read them each carefully to get the full impact. I think this one will take multiple readings to let it all soak in.
Dan
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Post by papafred on Aug 8, 2009 12:16:04 GMT -6
I joined CAPS a few weeks back to get the article on the Hexaphone 102. Great article on the 102 and the Amberola 1A which I have. If I had another 102 I would be tempted restore the one I have. It works, so I don't dare touch it. I've only had it a few months, but is has been quite the conversation piece. With the article and my 102 in front of me, I now have a better understanding in how it works.
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